Dave Monk Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 I am in the process of designing a plaque that will have three small one hanging below a big one. The lady that I am doing the work for asked me if I had a "classy" way to attach them. I take it she does not like the idea of chains. If you have any ideas I would love to hear them. dave amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birchbark Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 This is pretty standard, you've probably already considered this, but just in case you hadn't, this is my idea. You could make it any cool way you wanted. I was thinking even a compound cut would look "classy" IDK. Russell Scrolling Steve and Dave Monk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Russell has a very good idea. It kinda depends on the theme of the plaque. You might think of using yarn ( color of your choice ) or twine. I really don't like my idea but you may. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montserrat Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Did you ask if she doesn't like chains? I am sure there is a variety of chains out there. Copper wire? meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Rope or fine brass or copper wire? Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Dave , be sure and post your finished product......Inquiring minds want to know. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTCowpoke22 Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 There are a few options for different types of chain out there. I've thought of using Rein Chains before, but haven't had a project that really needed chain. Typically they're used between a bit and the reins on a bridle, but are much more fancy, and a bit more expensive, than regular chain. They may be something to look at. A few websites with them are Out West Saddlery, and Custom Cowboy Shop. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsteve Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 it depends on what "classy" is to the woman. personally I use sissel twine quite often and it looks good. im trying to think of a search term that could show some images of classy/stylish plaque hangin stuff, but I have a brain fart happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) This doesn't answer your question very well, but for hanging this I took string and painted it with gold craft paint. jerry Edited December 14, 2016 by jerry1939 Lucky2 and Birchbark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrajnak Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 I have seen a guy at a craft fair use small strips of leather on some of his projects, I thought it was a great idea and looke very nice! Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerJay Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 How does she want the smaller plaques to hang? - horizontal or vertical? Regardless - and along the lines of Russell's thought - I wonder if a brass accent piece (or pieces) used as trim on a contrasting but complementary wood might help to set it off - maybe even fabricate the hangers themselves out of brass. A neat challenge. Be really interested to see what you come up with. Jay Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 There is always 50# fishing line--nearly invisible. I also like the leather idea--depending on what the award is actually celebrating. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Depending on the plaque shapes, would strips of hidden Velcro be another option, IF all are rectangular and the pieces touch? Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 I am in the process of designing a plaque that will have three small one hanging below a big one. The lady that I am doing the work for asked me if I had a "classy" way to attach them. I take it she does not like the idea of chains. If you have any ideas I would love to hear them. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Dave, could you get away with using ribbon? Years ago, that's all we ever used on our tole painting plaques. It did a perfect job, and you could get contrasting colors, to compliment your work. Len Dave Monk and Birchbark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted December 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 You guys are the best. You have given me a lot to think about and ideas to present to her. Thank! dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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